Underwhelmed
Underwhelmed to fail to impress or stimulate. to fail to interest or astonish: no feeling of excitement about or admiration for something or someone: If you are underwhelmed by something, you are not…
Happy Australia Day
Greetings to one and all, on this, my 53rd year in this wonderful country. My parents took a huge decision, having never been here and, solely on the advice of…
Is Fine Dining Dead?
So – the “world’s best restaurant”, Noma, has announced that it is closing (at the end of 2024) in 2 years time. Reni Redzepi has admitted that the expensive fine…
kitchen gadgets
The COVID pandemic has changed the way we cook and shop. Certainly, during lockdown we were restricted, but even when allowed out, we shop less frequently, and we have learned…
the siesta
Recent research suggests that a siesta can reduce the risk of heart disease and lengthen working men’s lives – regardless of their age. Modern science is now suggesting that we…
Food, mood and reviews
Are you in the right frame of mind to eat a great meal? Your mood can make a big different to how you enjoy eating… We all know that certain…
The Power of Pleasure
There is nothing wrong with indulging a little. Especially after all the lockdowns. In fact, it can be beneficial. Flavoursome foods that we like, cause a greater flow of saliva,…
the critic
Everyone is a critic. Whether it is art, sport, fashion or food – we all like to think we can do better. But unlike many other professions, the restaurateur is…
Why we eat
Why do we eat what we eat? We, of course, have to eat to survive. And eating is more important than sex – you can live without sex! All animals eat…